Studio Portrait Lighting: The Walden Recipe

Known for his classic black-and-white images, Tim Walden is a master—and an artist—when it comes to lighting. Learn from an expert as he shows you what lights to use, how to place them and how to control each during a shoot.

Coming to you from his Lexington, Kent. studio, Tim not only tells but shows you the lighting recipe he uses to produce his timeless photos. Discuss main light, separators, background spots and reflectors. Learn how to set them up and the best ways to use them. Tim’s proven methods will give you the knowhow to bring depth and drama to your images and wow your clients as well!

Tim and Beverly took over Walden’s Photography from Tim’s father in 1980, taking the studio in an entirely different direction when they developed their trademark “Relationship” Black and White Fine Art portraiture. Today, they run a high-end studio, providing beautifully crafted portraits in an elegant studio with impeccable customer service. The Walden’s clientele know when they come to Walden’s Photography, they will leave with a masterpiece that celebrates their loved ones in the most beautiful way possible.

Tim's credentials include:

PPA-Photographic Master and Craftsman Degrees

ASP-Photographic Fellowship Degree

PPA President (2012)

Member of Society of XXV

Kodak Mentor

Kodak Gallery Award Winner

Published in Kodak Portrait Book

Internationally Approved Juror

International Speaker

Kentucky Master Photographer of the Year

Kentucky PPA Member and Past President

National Award Winner

Imaging Excellence Award Recipient

Gold Photographer of the Year-2013

Gerhard Bakker Award for outstanding service through education in the field ofphotography and visual communications

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